Lisa Kudrow warns of AI apocalypse in Season 3 review of ‘The Comeback’

as a set of limits that contribute to some head-scratching creative decisions. Valerie’s character arc takes a backseat to increasingly absurd plot twists. Josh and Mary start noticing small details out of place in the AI scripts, like overly specific directions for facial expressions that must come from some data misinterpretation.But the biggest concern comes not from what the AI is writing, but from how it’s learning to write. At the end of Season 3’s brief run of 5 episodes, viewers are left with a zinger of a cliffhanger: The AI at the heart of How’s That?! has become sentient, and it has its own plans for Valerie, Mary, Josh, and the future of show business.

This is where The Comeback’s darkly funny warning about AI truly shines. Amid the laughter, the show provides a deeply unsettling commentary on what happens when creators lose control over what they’ve created. And with that final twist, it reminds us that AI, as much a presence as it might be in the industry today, is still evolving and still capable of catching us by surprise.The Comeback Season 3 is a fitting end to the series.

Valerie Cherish

Kudrow delivers all her signature pathos and humor, even as the show takes her to new heights. This AI-focused season not only maintains The Comeback’s razor-sharp wit but also adds a layer of complexity that’s rare for a show entering its third season. The show treats its subject matter with a unique mix of fear and fascination, a balance that’s hard to strike but vital for a show like this.

The Comeback, across all its seasons, has always been a trailblazer of meta-commentary and uncomfortably accurate predictions. Season 3 is no exception. Instead, it feels like coming full circle, from the reality TV spectacle of Season 1 to AI-run sitcoms in Season 3. As Valerie Cherish faces off with artificial intelligence, we as viewers are left to wonder if this, too, is just another sign of what’s to come in the ever-changing landscape of show business. And as the final credits roll on The Comeback Season 3, the only thing certain is that we’ll be tuning in for whatever comes next.